Braeden Stork 3Bb6
September 27, 2013
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“Fleb” in the House! If you had not noticed, I am awesome! Yeah, it’s weird. I can talk and you can understand me. I have a couple of sentences about what I think discovery means. Do you know my brother, Link? My friends Disco-Very, Mike, Buddy, Victoria, Kenna, and a whole lot more? My awesome creator is Braeden. So, anyway, do you know what Discovery means? I think I do. I think it means when someone goes and travels around the world and finds something new or just find something that no one has ever seen before. Even sometimes a new place in the world. That is discovery.
Cooperating and Collaborating ...
Caine's Arcade Marble Maze Run
Creativity through Our Collaboration
The "T" in STEM Stands for Technology ...
The "Hour of Code" Initiative
The Engineering Design Process ...
ASK + IMAGINE + PLAN + CREATE + IMPROVE!
ANGRY BIRDS: 3RD GRADE SMALL GROUP CHALLENGE - "PIGGY STRUCTURES"
PROBLEM:
How Do We Build Stable Structures?
REFLECTION:
What is an Engineer?
What shapes did you use to make your structure?
What forces can your structure withhold?
What problems came up while you designed or built your structure? How did you solve them?
How was it difficult having limited time and materials to build your structure? How are these limitations, "constraints," like in real life?
If you had more time and plenty of materials, how could you modify your structure? How could you make it better? Nicer? Stronger? Safer for the environment?
THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDINGTHE CHRYSLER BUILDINGTHE PETRONAS (TWIN) TOWERS RESEARCH:
Where is the skyscraper located?
When was it completed? How long did the construction take?
How tall is it?
What materials were used in its construction?
Who was the architect who designed the building? What were some of the goals the architect was trying to accomplish? Do you think he or she succeeded in meeting those objectives?
During what year(s) was it the tallest building in the world? When, if ever, did it lose its title? Where does this building rank today among the tallest in the world?
What materials or technology enabled it to surpass the heights of previously constructed skyscrapers?
How many people visit this skyscraper each day/week/month/year?
What were some of the challenges involved in building it?
Were any people injured or killed during the building process?
What are some important events that took place in this skyscraper?
REFLECTION:
How do engineers make skyscrapers strong enough to withstand earthquakes, high winds, and severe changes in temperature?
If you could visit any skyscraper in the world, which one would you pick? Why?
How do you think a skyscraper enhances a city? Why does it instill pride in a city's residents? Try to find some evidence to support your ideas.
If you could design a new skyscraper for your town or city, what would it look like? What material(s) would you use to create it?
What design elements might you use that reflect your town's history, culture, or icons?
What are some dangers involved in the construction of skyscrapers? What precautions are taken to minimize the risks?
Do you think skyscrapers are a good way to deal with space constraints in urban areas?
Do you think the advantages of skyscrapers outweigh the disadvantages? Provide evidence to support your answer.
Discovering...
Braeden Stork 3Bb6
September 27, 2013
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“Fleb” in the House! If you had not noticed, I am awesome! Yeah, it’s weird. I can talk and you can understand me. I have a couple of sentences about what I think discovery means. Do you know my brother, Link? My friends Disco-Very, Mike, Buddy, Victoria, Kenna, and a whole lot more? My awesome creator is Braeden. So, anyway, do you know what Discovery means? I think I do. I think it means when someone goes and travels around the world and finds something new or just find something that no one has ever seen before. Even sometimes a new place in the world. That is discovery.
Cooperating and Collaborating ...
The "T" in STEM Stands for Technology ...
The "Hour of Code" Initiative
The Engineering Design Process ...
ASK + IMAGINE + PLAN + CREATE + IMPROVE!
ANGRY BIRDS: 3RD GRADE SMALL GROUP CHALLENGE - "PIGGY STRUCTURES"
PROBLEM:
How Do We Build Stable Structures?
REFLECTION:
What is an Engineer?
What shapes did you use to make your structure?
What forces can your structure withhold?
What problems came up while you designed or built your structure? How did you solve them?
How was it difficult having limited time and materials to build your structure? How are these limitations, "constraints," like in real life?
If you had more time and plenty of materials, how could you modify your structure? How could you make it better? Nicer? Stronger? Safer for the environment?
Problem Based Learning
LAUNCH + DRIVING QUESTIONS + KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS + PRODUCT!
THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDINGTHE CHRYSLER BUILDINGTHE PETRONAS (TWIN) TOWERS
RESEARCH:
Where is the skyscraper located?
When was it completed? How long did the construction take?
How tall is it?
What materials were used in its construction?
Who was the architect who designed the building? What were some of the goals the architect was trying to accomplish? Do you think he or she succeeded in meeting those objectives?
During what year(s) was it the tallest building in the world? When, if ever, did it lose its title? Where does this building rank today among the tallest in the world?
What materials or technology enabled it to surpass the heights of previously constructed skyscrapers?
How many people visit this skyscraper each day/week/month/year?
What were some of the challenges involved in building it?
Were any people injured or killed during the building process?
What are some important events that took place in this skyscraper?
REFLECTION:
How do engineers make skyscrapers strong enough to withstand earthquakes, high winds, and severe changes in temperature?
If you could visit any skyscraper in the world, which one would you pick? Why?
How do you think a skyscraper enhances a city? Why does it instill pride in a city's residents? Try to find some evidence to support your ideas.
If you could design a new skyscraper for your town or city, what would it look like? What material(s) would you use to create it?
What design elements might you use that reflect your town's history, culture, or icons?
What are some dangers involved in the construction of skyscrapers? What precautions are taken to minimize the risks?
Do you think skyscrapers are a good way to deal with space constraints in urban areas?
Do you think the advantages of skyscrapers outweigh the disadvantages? Provide evidence to support your answer.
Problem Based Learning
LAUNCH + DRIVING QUESTIONS + KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS + PRODUCT!
My Innovative Invention – Student Journal
Name of Invention:
What problem does the invention solve?
How does this invention work?
How did you discover this problem?
What other ways could you solve this problem?
Where did you look to see if your idea was already invented?
Try one of your other ideas. This is not your invention idea. Which idea did you try?
How well did this idea work? Why?
Why would your invention be a better solution?
What happened when you tried your invention idea?
Did it work right away, or did you need to modify (change) it? Why?
What else could you do in order to improve your invention?
Why does your invention solve the problem most effectively?
Draw a diagram of your prototype.
How does your invention work?
Where did you discover this problem?
How did you come up with your ideas?
What materials did you use in your prototype?
Did you enjoy the invention process? Why or why not?